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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-08

caterer to the skeptic, "you cannot
deny that We have wrought an i'm
mense improvement In our railway
refreshment rooms" Improvement,
sirf" roared the skeptic. "Why. II
was only last Wednesday that / paid a
shilling for roll and butter and q
hard boiled egg In one Of your refresh
ment rooms. The butter was strong
enough to stop train, the roll would
have made a good corner stone for an
engine house and, 90 for the egg.
why, damme, sir 1t positively crowed
at mel"
The production OF Verdi's new op.
era, Otello, has created good deal oil
discussion all over Europe; the yer.
dict OF the press seems to be, however,
distinctly favorable. The management
OF La Scala has been adjudicsted bank
rupt, and the performances OF Otettc
are given for the account and benefit
OF the creditors.
|. Dramatic authors have different
ways Of chesting time while awaiting
the results OF the first perform ances oil
their plays. Goldsmith, for instance
walked up and down Westminster
bridge in highly nervous state while
The Good Natxred Man was being per
formed for the first time. M. Alphonst
Daudet has more self control, fol
while N,imd RoumeStan was being
represented the other night a
the Odeon Theater in Paris tc
the critics and customary hsbituet
the author was calmly writing letters
behind the scenes and issuing invita-
tions to the second performances. A
statistician who takes an interest Ia
such matters reminds US Of the tricks
OF many French authors and com
posers while their plays were being
tested for the first time. Aubsr used
to peranibuete the streets; Bavlert
smoked cigarettes all ths time; La
biche went to drink beer In an obscure
cafe; Meyerbeer was wont to looh
sfter the singers at the wings; Victo
Masse always went home whenever hi
hesrd any mistakes made in the per
formance of his music, and Ofsnbach
although affecting the most complete
indifference, used to shiver like ar
amen leaf
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-08
ABOUTTHREE GOOD WOMEN
ONE OF wHOMTAK ks THE WHITE
VEIL
And Another ~ Preparing for Che
stage, while the Other Has
Entered en- MatriMOny.

LONDON, March III saw Mrs.
James Brown Potter again to-day"
says the Heralds correspondent, and
showed her the following extract from
this mornings Daily Telegraph: Ia.
less negotiations break down, the Hay
market will shortly again be the scene
OF an experiment interesting to soci-
ETY., but debatable in the immediate
interests OF art. Mrs. JANIS Brown
Potter, an American lady of great per-
sOnal attractions, has been persuaded
to follow the example OF Ms. Lang
try, and will leave the drawing room
for the stage. Failing an engagement
at the Hsymarket, Mrs. Potter may
take the Gaie,y for the summer sea-
son, and select her own play and COM
pany. The character prepared a. the
Haymarket for The debut Of Mrs. Pot
ter Is "Anne Sylvester" in Nan and
Rye."
Mrs. Potter had not yet seen the
paragraph, so she read 1t attentively
and said: GAS | OBJ ,erved yesterday,
this party Is premature and partly in-
correct. Only this morning an offer
came from Salvini's msu ger, but as
yet have not decided anything. 1t
took q long time before my fnal stop
was taken, aud l want to decide my
opening eng cement also at leleure.
The Bancroits, OF the Haymarket,
have been very kind to me, and have
made me an offer 10 appear there be-
fore the London season closes, in July.
The salary they offered me lie, they
say, four times as much as Mrs. Lang
try had for her debut. 1t was they
who suggested my opening as Anne
Sylvester, but don't like 1t at all, l
think Scotch marriages. have been
done to death. Besides this, want
to make my debut in something more
artistic, say in Dumas Paris succ sss
Ihear, however,th Lord Chamberlain
would not allow II TO be p aged here.
but perhaps he might be got over. OF
course ! recognize tost to make sue
cess lie q matter Of time. doa't want
any fictitious boom, but genuine
artietic success, and my friends with
whom have studied in Paris tell me
/ shall succeed. mean to for my own
sake, and for that oil my country, which
l love go dearly. l am sure II am
success full 1t will mean great deal for
the American stage, az l shall then do
oil possibly can to elevate my Amer
lean brother aud sister artists.
shall decide my plans in about week.
II cannot then como to terms here l
shall return to Paris and resume my
studies. As to what the Telegraph says
on the social attitude, 1 may add thai
have been received very kindly by
the Prince and Princess Of Wales.
The Princes sent for me, and said my
going on Che stage would make no diff
ference whatever in our friendship"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-08
AN OLD BRU rE SUICIDES
After KfokIDE nis wife Out OF Bed,
Then BrAintUg Her with
q ROottack.

CHICAGO, H.. March 8.--An Inter
Ocean special from st. Louis says:
james +, Goodwin, a wealthy citizen
oil Huntsville, No., had dispute with
his wife last night about a piece OF
real estate he had presented to his lit
tie son. Goodman kicked his wife
out Of bed aud then Drained her with
a bootjack. The child Witnessed the
killing. Goodman went to the barn,
severed an artery in his arm and hung
himself TO a ratter, The dead woman
was Goodmsn's third wife, and the
boy TO whom the property had been
presented was the son of former wife
OF the suicide,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-08
A Large Prise Wen by n NOrfOlx
Cluh.


Learning that one.tenth Of ticket
No. 9l,060, which drew the capital
prize Of $i50,000 in the drawing OF
The Louisiana State Lottery ON the
18th inst, had been collected through
the Marine Bank, reporter OF Tho
Virginidn determined TO hnd sot
whom tickle fortune had 30 faySfed,
and soon discovered that Oapta Oain,
OF the steamer "B onito," we one Oh q
party to whom the tickes pslongee'
Captain Gain Yves sought out rs nls
staainar was In Norl1 carolina, ne
could not be seen ustil last night at
5o'cloCk, when bN boat arrived. At
that hour tho nporter went TO the
wharf and nsked for Captain Cain, aud
was directsd 10 the boa where he
was fouUd leaning out OF the pilot
house window directing the landing
OF hiycargo Upon asking a few
qneslj6ns, it was learned that Captain
O4inds one Of thirty residents OF our
city who for about two years have
cQ1tributed monthly 81 each TO a club
iorthe purp1ss Of buying tickets in
The Louisiana State Lottery, and
during this period several prizes have
been won, but none over 1900, which
amount has been drawn by them three
or four times. Just before dhe draw
ing OF the lllh instant the club bought
tickets, and among them was the
tenth ticket numbered 81 800, and on
examining the official list OF numbers
drawn, the club discovered that they
were the fortunate winners Of $4,000
They deposited the ticket in the
Marine Bank for collection, and on
Thursday received their money. Capt.
Tam said the club would etill con-
tinue to purchase tickets monthly, as
before. OonTa,ulating the Captain
on his fortune, and thanking him for
his information, the reporter babe
oiNidn, January SOh
subscribe for the Appeal"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-08
OH.ANoERY SALE
REAL ESTATE.

No, 1928, R.-"P"-C hancery Court Of Shall
b. Coupty-State Of Tennessee, for use,
etc, vs.. W. e. Butler OF al.
DY virtue Of an interiocutory decree for
ID sale entered in the above cause on the
18th day Of February, 1857, NJ. B. So, PAGE
$50, / will sell at publ, auction, 70 the hirk-
est bidder, in front of the Clerk and Mastery
ONCE, Main street entrance to the court
house Of Shelby county. Mem phis. Tenn. ,on
saturday, March 26, 1857,
within legal hours, the following described
property, situated in Memphis, Shelby eoul-
ty, Tenn, to-wit:
Begii nipg on the east side Of the frst alley
east Of Third street at its intersection with
the south side Of Jeferlon slreet; thence east
with the soutn line Of yedfrsOn street. l561<
feet; thence south l4SH feet TO an alley;
thence west with the north side Of said alley
1851 feet to the G ST alley east OF Third
street; thence with said ley 1881 feet 70
the begin ing.
Terms of sals-On a credit Of months;
note bearing interest, With security; lien re-
tanned; rede option barred.
The purchaser will be required to execute
the note Immediately or the property will
be offered for sale again a. the next to the
last bid. This March 5, 1857.
S. /. MCDOWELL, Clerk and Master.
By B. +. Coleman. Deputy Q. and M.
II. ii. Il o. W. Heiskell, Solicitors.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24
The 4tli at TT. Ripley,

July 9TH, 1887, will be celebrated in a
rousing and patriotic way, Beginning
with the firing of cannons at 1 q. m., ii
will be a day of sport for the following
"a hours. At a. M. the street parade of
ragm Hffins will take place. An Grafton
will be delivered at 10 a. M, and fine
dinner will be served by Jerry Root and
Ben Ledoux at noon. From 1 to 4 in
the afternoon the time will be engaged
in horse racing, foot racing, wheel barrow
racing, sack racing, boxing, etc. Prizes
on all races. Dancing all day and all
night; good music furnished from
Brainerd. Ice cream, lemonade, straw
berries and Dream will be furnished to
all.
Committee of arran gemen;s: Charles
Te6!ord, G. G. Simmons, G. G. Nooers
f. StiIlman. Managers: Citizens OF
Fl. Ripley. .-
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24
Where to VOteo

There being some misrepresentation
as to the proper place Of voting for the
residents Of the village of Little Falls,
perhaps the following may clear up
matters.
All the voters residing within the
limits Of the village will vote at the
CHEMICAL engine house, July End, both
on the question of village and of the
county bonds.
The decision Of Judge Collins consti-
tuting each village. a separate voting
precinct has not yet been reversed
either in itself, or by any parallel case.
The voters Of Little Falls township
will vote at the Raymond house where
the last town meeting was held.
The village Of Little Falls and the
towns Of Little Falls, Belle Prairie and
Pike Creek, will each haye to use two
ballot boxes; one upon the question OF
county bonds, and one for the bonds
OF the municipality itself. All other
towns having before them only the
question the county bonds will have
one ballot box.
No person entitled to vote at the
election Of the village of Little Falls
will be entitled to vote at any town.
ship election whether residents Of the
original townships Of Belle Prairi, Pike
Creek or Little Falls or not, upon any
question whatever.
Col. Kerr and other attorneys who
have been consulted agree with me in
the above.
E. FL. FBRNHAM,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24
! 8 Communication and Encourage.
ment from a AIinneapo-
20 %s lis Capitalists. y a..
Minneapolis, June 20, lS8

T.. Z. VS. Minneapolis, June 20, 1887.
Editor Of the Transcript: ..f
1t is with much pleasure that /, no.
ticed in reading recent issues ofyour
paper that the citizens of Little Falls
have at last awakened to. the necessity
OF doing something to make their city
what nature intended it to be, and
what enterprise and energy will surely
make-one Of the best manufacturing
centers in the state. No town in Min
nesota has more natural advantages
than has Little Falls, with its wonder
1ni water power, so easily improved,
and SO safe and reliable when i'm
proved; it's fine farming country; its
great belt of timber, both hard and
soft, which ought to be manufactured
into lumber, wagons, furniture, ETC.;
It's railroad facilities for handling man
ufactued products, ard its beautiful
site and healthy location. The men
who laid out the town with it's broad
streets and avenues fully appreciated
the Importance of the situation. They
- provided fora larger population which,
with the improvements you are about
to make, will surely come.
have to ken great interest in your
city since my first visit to it, and re-
Jolce with her citizens that the contro-
Versy about the title to her great water
power has been settled and that thew
are to take advantage Of, the first op-
portunity they have had for years to
show their public spirit and enter
prl by voting aid for improving that
po yer which will make their city what
they have so long known and felt it
must be-one of the most beautiful and
enterprising cities in the Northwest.
c. NJ. LoR1NG.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24
SPECIAL }! !. TOWN MEETING.

Notice Is hereby given that on the
second day Of July, A. D. 1857, at
the place where the last town meet
ing was held, in the election district
composed of the town of Little Falls.
ia the county Of Morrison, state Of
minnesota, a special election will be
held for the purpose Of determining
the question of granting the aid Of
said county of Morrison to the i'm
provement of the Little Falls Water
Power by issuing the bonds of said
county of Morrison to the extent Of
twenty-five thousand dollars. And
notice is further given that the polls
at said electionswiH be opened On said
day ct nine o'clock in the forenoon
and continue open until Eve O'Clock.
n the afternoon of said day, further
that all ballots cast at said election
must read, For the issue of the Wat
or Power Improvement Bonds BY the
county, s Yes'' or the Same with
Mo- as the case may be. And
further notice is given that q petition
]. II due form Of law properly signed
-
has been fled in my Office requesting
the pub ication Of this notice.
B Dated June 18th, 1882.
frank ELLENBEcKER,
County Auditor, rorrison County,
1zEiinnssota.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

DR., ". g. ". Upper will leave for a
visit East On Tuesday next. lie will
attend the hj-centennjal anniversary of
the Michigan University at Arm Arbor,
and also q reunion of his old class at
the same place.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

Iii" days of large driving crews on
the Mississippi are probably over, as the
boom company Intends to hereafter have
charge OF the river from Rrainerd to
Minneapolis. Heretofore crews of from
20 10 200 men have been frequent, but
now a few men will he Stationed here
during the season logs are running and
Will keep them moving, allowing no
large jams to form. 1t will result in
getting the logs to the Minneapolis mills
earlier.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

Marriage licenses have been issued
this week for Mr.. Willis A. Rice of
Benton countyte Miss Ida Belle Muncey
OF Royalton, and Mr.. Martin Hesch to
Miss Matilda Nellis, both of Rich
Prairie.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

Senator Buchanan has a busy seasons
work planned. He is now working TO
get his drives down and will saw
''oooooo feet OF logs at his Sank RAPIDS
malI. He has contract to furnish the
we A"n'tn"a railroad company with
l'.ooo pieces Of Of piling which he is
taxing from dc Mississippi at Sank
lIap'ds and loading onto cars. He
viii also take 100000 ties out of the
RIVER al the same place for himself and
"'he' contractors. This work, together
with the attention his large farm must
receive from him, Ike cps him little
more active than usual if rose;b),
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

|, we met Senator Buckmaa for few
moments on Monday, and he expressed
himself as heartily in favo, of issuing
tie county walter power bonds. CT
course he is not voter here now, but he
IS greatly in'eres'c d in the property OF
MORRISON county, and would favor any
measure that would be Of benefit 10 q
large part OF HE county. lie owus the
largest farm in the county, and ", there
was any probability OF increased taxation
without some c"un'crbalHncin benefits
n" ""u!1 hardly favor the ],lan. He
believes it will insure the rapi,! growt!.
and development Of Little Fails ana !hu
prosperity ofthc whole county.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

we are net out of the Boot and Shoe
business, by any means, and are not
likely TO be so, for We ore selling more
goods In that line than we. ever did
before, and we are giving better satisfac-
ton every day. -. RICHARD BRos
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

we carry the best stn:k of Crpchery
and Glassware in this town.
we handle more Ready Made Clo,Liu,r
tor Men and Beys than any one else IN
town,
Our stock of groceries is the best
assorted in town,
Our stock of Laccs, Embroiderjes and
Ribbons Is the most extensive in town.
IN Gents Furnishing Goods we lead
ana IN Hosiery, and white Dress Goods
we eXcell
Our prices On all the above are tho
lowest in town. Rrcu,un Ron.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24
Ladies GauZe Vests
only 20 cents at
rI'ANHJER'S.

We now have the finest line Of baby
carriages, b'y's express wagons, picture
frames, and general stock of furniture
ever Offered for sale in Little Falls, and
at prices way below any competition.
- w. E. HART1NG & Son.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

4. sltzman Of Rich PAairie has been
employed during the past week in
preparing German articles for publica-
ton in the Little Falls papers,. A result
OF part of his work appears On the next
page
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

Blake & Bentfeld will build several
tenement houses on their lots near the
German Catholic church as soon as the
bonds are voted and work begins on the
Gam. Houses will command a good
rent hereafter.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

1t is believed in WASHINGTON that
Secretary Lamar will be appointed to
I'LL the vacancy On the supreme court
bench. What sport Sparks will! have
with the Northwest settlers when Lamar
is gone!
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

The Nokasippi drive reached the
Mississippi on Saturday. A few logs
were left in the Daggett, and the rear
OF the drive bung up Il short distance
from the Mississippi, but it will come
down all right in a few days.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

Hyou want to see hi gh old jubilee
and celebration, come to Little Falls two
days after the BINDS are 70 ted.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

4 large amount of German read ing
matter is published in this issue to
inform the German voters of the county
as to facts in the water power M after s
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

Wall Paper and Carpeting,
!. I'VE have just received a full stock of
latest styles of wall paper and carpets,
We are selleng cheaper than ever this
spring, and our stock is large and we'll
assorted,
TUTTIE & CHTRcr11r1
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

Frank Marshall, of the St. Paul city
office OF the Northern Pacific Expire IS
company, was in town on Saturday
evening. His friends We're all glad to
see him and know that heis prosperinr.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

On July LIST, Cd, 5tand 4th, the North
ern Pacific railroad Will sell excursion
tickets from and to all points Oh the
line at the rate Of one fare for the round
trip. Tickets good to return on July
9Th. =
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

There will be no Service in the ME-
church in this village on the cominr
Sunday, as Rev, George Merritt win be
attending the Grove Lake ampmeeting
near Sank Centre. .5 -. III z,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

Rev. Father Lange and William A.
Butler attended the Twentieth annual
commencement exercises of St. Johns
College, at Collegeville, Stearns county.
on Wednesday Of this week. The
gentlemen we're both students Of this
excellent educational institution, and
consequently enjoyed their visit
greatly
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

If in need Of q Cookstove, buy an
" Acorn : and have the best ever manu-
tactured, and do not be deceived by
anything represented as good as the
Acorn, but buy the Genuia E at
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

Farmers, vote for the bonds and build
up home market thai will greatly
increase the value of all your products.
Your share of the taxes will be insight
fcant, bat you will be among the greatest
gamers by the water power improves
ment.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

Frank B. Thompson of Brainerd was
IN Little Falls on Saturday last. He
says that he intends to leave for the
Sandwich islands in a few weeks.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

Come, you good people of Royalton
and join the procession in this county
bond matter; you may be awful lonesome
inthe future if you don't. Nothing can
be gained by fighting the whole county
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

Frank Head, he four year old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. George Head, fell upon
the door sill OF their house On Sunday
afternoon last aud broke his right leg
above the knee. Or. Buchanan was
calle'! and adjusted the broken bone and
has had charge of the case since. The
patent is doing well, and no permanent
injury will result.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

a. young tramp was ia town on
eAnesday with hisarm ia Slug trying
10 get sympathy and cash on the clain,
that his arm was broken, He had his
lett forearm cncasei in plaster Of Paris
amt claimed that he had SD altered a
compound fracture of tina, member ten
days before. He was offered liher4,
assistance ii he would 60 before doctor
ana prove that his arm was injured, but
this he refused to to. It was p clear
sWind!e, and he doubtless makes =
good living out OF it.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

The third annual meeting of the
Seventh judicial District Bar Associa.
tion, WILDE held at Fergus Falls, on on.l the
9Th of July + IT. IL
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

mr.. Elder, who had charge of the
Merchants hotel here for some time last
fall, was in town yesterday canvassing
for the EBrainerd Daily News
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

Col. G. y. Kerr Of St. Paul was in
town on Tuesday evening on legal
business for The Water Power CO.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

Heron Bros. and P. F. Hosch have
bought tie Salisbury property On Oak
street just east Of Wm Buffers store
The property has Is foot front on Oak
street, and Heron Bros have the west
Is feet and Hosch the east so feet.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

Mr.. Carl Maniele Of Duluth and M iss
Rosina Russo Of Little Falls were
married iE this village Yesterday.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

R.. g.. Sparks will enter the EMPLOY
of A. G. Morrill, & Co, on July /, he
will fill the position vacated by W. G..
johnson.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-24

G. g. Simmons:,is down from Fl.
Ripley and says they will beat the
record in the way of celebrations there
next week. ~ 49, =.,...@ <.~.+